How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Milwaukie, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Milwaukie, OR is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Milwaukie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Milwaukie.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
53 m · 10 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn right onto B Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · B Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
1509 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on South Macadam Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Macadam Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sellwood Bridge
853 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sellwood Bridge
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Sellwood Bridge
1834 ft · 52 sec · Sellwood Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Tacoma Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Tacoma Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 17th Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Harrison Street
1047 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Milwaukie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Riverside Drive
Continue on Riverside Drive
2.17 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Milwaukie?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Lake Oswego and 3.2 miles from Milwaukie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Oswego and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukie.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Milwaukie. Straight-line distance: 2.33 mi (3.75 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milwaukie (-122.63926, 45.44623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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